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Kamala Harris urged to flesh out climate plan amid warnings about Trump

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:00:51 +0000

Democratic presidential nominee has raised alarm about Trump’s plans but has not said much about her own

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As the US south-east struggles to rebuild after two deadly and climate-fueled hurricanes, some environmental advocates are demanding Kamala Harris flesh out a strong climate plan.

Fuel duty expected to rise by up to 7p a litre after the budget

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:30:48 +0000

Campaigners point out it is often cheaper to drive or even fly within the UK than take the train

Fuel duty is expected to rise by up to 7p a litre after the budget, with speculation intensifying that the chancellor will restore inflationary rises as well as ending the temporary cut.

Environmental and transport campaigners have urged Rachel Reeves to bring the cost of motoring more in line with other forms of transport, after more than a decade of fuel duty freezes at the pumps and heavy increases in rail fares.

Could Australia’s outdated voltage standards be taking years off the life of your toaster?

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:00:48 +0000

Lowering voltage about 5% could lower emissions and save customers on the national electricity market around $110 a year, research shows

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Ever wondered why your trusty toaster abruptly failed or your widescreen TV suddenly went on the fritz, far too early in the life of the appliance?

Labour to legalise harmful practice of carrying chickens by legs, say charities

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:23 +0000

Government accused of ‘shocking’ choice to dilute protection standards in first animal welfare policy

Labour is using its first animal welfare policy since entering government to dilute standards by legalising the harmful practice of carrying chickens by their legs, charities have said.

Pylons rule and rural beauty is up for sale. Why do those in power so hate the countryside? | Simon Jenkins

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:23 +0000

Ed Miliband seems happy to see the landscape blighted. We value townscape – everywhere else has to fend for itself

Some types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, study finds

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:20 +0000

High blood concentrations of ‘forever chemical’ compound PFOS linked to problems falling asleep and waking up

Some of the most common types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, new research finds, and the study’s authors for the first time identified how the chemicals probably impact the brain to cause disruptions.

Wild camping on Dartmoor not a significant fire risk, research shows

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:28:23 +0000

Exclusive: Data on number and nature of wildfires at odds with claims of landowner seeking to ban wild camping

Wild camping is not a significant fire risk on Dartmoor, data shows, despite claims by a wealthy landowner who has been trying to ban the practice.

The supreme court is deciding on a case brought by the hedge fund manager Alexander Darwall, who is seeking to remove the right to camp on Dartmoor without landowner permission.

Weather tracker: Storm destruction and 5cm hailstones hit south-east Australia

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:09:50 +0000

Hail swath estimated at 120 miles damages crops in western Victoria as winds break windows and rip tiles from roofs

On Wednesday, the Australian state of Victoria was hit by thunderstorms. The town of Casterton was particularly badly affected, receiving 21mm of rain in just 30 minutes, followed by large hailstones.

Vehicles and properties were severely damaged, with reports of broken windows and tiles blown off roofs due to strong winds.

Week in wildlife in pictures: happy elephants, a tiny koala and baboons taking liberties

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:16 +0000

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world

UK should ‘repurpose’ Belfast shipyard to make green infrastructure

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:00:13 +0000

Thinktank says government should set up arm’s-length company to buy Harland & Wolff site, which is in administration

The UK government should set up an arm’s-length company to buy the Harland & Wolff naval shipyard in Belfast as part of a drive to repurpose arms manufacturing towards producing green infrastructure, according to a report.